Enrollment
42
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaver, UT
Beaver Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490006001257
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Utah.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Beaver · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42:1
- large classes for Utah
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Beaver, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+96% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaver Preschool compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaver Preschool
Beaver Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Beaver, Utah, enrolling 42 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42:1 is larger than about 99% of Utah schools and 96% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.2% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Utah schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
The surrounding Beaver District spends $12,119 per pupil, 24% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Beaver District also operates Belknap School (451 students) and Beaver High (442 students) alongside Beaver Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beaver Preschool compares
Beaver Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42:1 | ▲ 96% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 21% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
42:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,119
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Beaver Preschool is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaver District, which includes Beaver Preschool.
$12,119
Per student
+24%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beaver Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milford School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minersville School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~42:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beaver Preschool
How many students attend Beaver Preschool?
Beaver Preschool has 42 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Beaver, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Preschool is 42:1, which is 96% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Preschool?
22.2% of students at Beaver Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Preschool is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Beaver, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Preschool?
Beaver Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beaver Preschool rank among public schools in Beaver?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Beaver, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beaver on the city page.
Is Beaver Preschool a good school?
Beaver Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Utah. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaver District?
Besides Beaver Preschool, Beaver District also operates Belknap School (451 students), Beaver High (442 students), and Milford School (211 students). See the Beaver District district page for the complete list.
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